# Vici

**Funder:** NWO
**Budget:** Up to €1,500,000
**Duration:** 5 years
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://www.nwo.nl/en/calls/nwo-talent-programme-vici-science-2026
**Last verified:** 5 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For senior researchers. Four domain variants: Science, SSH, AES, and ZonMw (Health R&D). Hosted at Dutch knowledge institutions. Enables researchers to build their own innovative line of research and develop their own research group.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/nwo-vici-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.